UK Expands Mpox Vaccination Sites to Boost Access Nationwide

Twelve new sites open across England to provide vaccines for those at higher risk after detection of new clade 1b cases.

The NHS has opened 12 new mpox vaccination sites in England, ensuring nationwide access to the vaccine for those at higher risk.
Previously, vaccines were only available at 19 sites in London, Manchester, and Brighton, limiting regional coverage.
The new sites are located in cities including Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, and Southampton, among others.
The mpox vaccine is primarily offered to men who have sex with men and have multiple partners, as they are considered at higher risk.
Health officials emphasize that while the public risk remains low, vaccination is a key measure to prevent the spread of the virus, including the newly detected clade 1b strain.